Phyllis A. Bauer

November 20, 1925 - June 8, 2020

Phyllis A. Bauer, 94, of Hardwood, passed away Monday, June 8, at ManorCare Health Services in Kingsford where she had resided since January. Phyllis was born November 20, 1925 to Albert and Ann Christensen and grew up in Kingsford. There, at the age of 2, she met the man who would become her lifelong love and partner, Richard Bauer. They were married September 4, 1948 and shared 71 devoted years together. Side by side, they raised two daughters and built their potato and dairy farm in Hardwood. Their love of each other, family and the land continued to grow throughout their life. Phyllis was a life-long learner and valued education. She served on the Longfellow School Board. In her 50’s she became an EMT. She was always ready to try something new and there wasn’t much she wasn’t able to do or accomplish. Phyllis is survived by her husband, Richard, of Hardwood; daughters, Janet (Robert) Bauer-Green of Iron Mountain, Gale (Milton) Bauer-Brinkman of Escanaba; grandchildren, RJ Bauer-Green, Megan Brinkman (Sean Kirkpatrick), Michael (Marshonnie) Brinkman; and great-grandson, Crew Kirkpatrick. She also leaves her special friend, and honorary daughter, MaryAnn Kline; dog, Joker; and numerous friends and family who touched her life over the years. Per her wishes, there will be no services. We would like to thank the staff at ManorCare Health Services for their wonderful care and compassion. Memorials can be made to the Almost home Animal Shelter and Dickinson County Library. Condolences to the family of Phyllis A. Bauer may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the arrangements.